2016-2017 News

02/14/2017 - Dr. Ottenbacher - 1 of 100 Most Influential People

Congratulations! CeRPAN Director Dr. Ottenbacher has been selected as one of the 100 influential people in occupational therapy's first 100 years by the American Occupational Therapy Association as a part of their centennial celebration. "Kenneth J. Ottenbacher, PhD, OTR, has significantly advanced the science of occupational therapy. His research focus is rehabilitation outcomes, with an emphasis on the assessment of change in functional status, disability, frailty, and minority health in older adults."

04/17/2017 - The Halos and Horns of the Nutrition Dilemma

Recommendations on what food is good for you and what is bad can be confusing and can flip back and forth. UTMB’s Jean L. Gutierrez, PhD, RD Core Research Investigator at CeRPAN and Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Metabolism, told The Daily News that it can be frustrating for those trying to eat a healthy diet. Gutierrez said the key to healthy eating is variety, moderation and eating fresh as opposed to processed food. This article can be found in the Galveston Daily News.

06/14/2017 - Dr. Reistetter Presents Keynote on Stroke in Istanbul

Tim Reistetter, PhD, OTR, Core Research Investigator at CeRPAN and Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy at UTMB, presented the keynote address, "Client-Centered Perspectives on Return to Work Following Stroke" at the International Closing Conference "Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation" May 31-June 2, 2017 in Istanbul.

As people age, muscle mass decreases, a process termed sarcopenia. This can make life more difficult and can increase one's risk of falling a major cause of disability. Several things contribute to sarcopenia but inadequate protein or calorie intake is a major factor. UTMB's Blake Rasmussen and Doug Paddon-Jones are contributors discussing the importance of nutrition and the need for more research.

08/16/2017 - Soham Al Snih Receives Award

10/19/2017 - Can you eat too much protein?

While protein is important to build and maintain muscle, can you eat too much protein? This article cites research conducted by UTMB’s Doug Paddon-Jones that found that people who ate 12 ounces of beef, did not experience any greater benefits than those who ate four ounces of beef. This story can also be found at Men's Health, NewsDog, and Pulse.

10/19/2017 - Dr. Paddon-Jones Discusses Exercise on an Empty Stomach

In this fitness column, the issue of working out on an empty stomach is addressed. “You might feel tired or edgy and you won’t be able to work out as intensely as you would have if you had eaten something,” said UTMB’s Douglas Paddon-Jones. Story also published in TIME: Is it bad to exercise on an empty stomach?.

11/02/2017 - UTMB to study new approach for hip fracture recovery

A multimillion dollar grant could help researchers develop a novel therapeutic for elderly women recovering from hip fractures. UTMB’s Elena Volpi is one of seven principal investigators and part of a consortium of seven universities that received $15.6 million from the National Institute on Aging for the research project. Story also found at Press Release Point and Publicnow.